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August 2010

Comment period extended for the proposed Revised Total Coliform Rule

Posted Tue, 2010/08/31 - 3:53pm by RCAP

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending by 30 days the public comment period for a proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, the Revisions to the Total Coliform Rule (RTCR), which was published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2010. The comment period for the proposed RTCR now ends October 13, 2010.

EPA and WaterISAC to host pandemic influenza planning webinar

Posted Thu, 2010/08/26 - 10:06am by RCAP

In the run-up to last year’s influenza season, marked by the outbreak of H1N1 flu, WaterISAC teamed up with the U.S. EPA, CDC, and DHS to provide subscribers with vital information about epidemiology, vaccination protocols, and continuity planning.

Treating contaminants of emerging concern: A literature review

Posted Thu, 2010/08/26 - 9:44am by RCAP

EPA has published the results of an extensive review of the recent literature on wastewater treatment technologies and their ability to remove a number of chemical contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). We have also made available a computer-searchable format of the data from this literature review. The new tools provide an accessible and comprehensive body of historical information about current CEC treatment technologies.

EPA releases draft strategy for clean water

Posted Thu, 2010/08/26 - 9:37am by RCAP

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting the public to comment on the agency’s draft strategy to protect and restore our nation’s lakes, streams and coastal waters. The strategy, “Coming Together for Clean Water: EPA’s Strategy for Achieving Clean Water,” is designed to chart EPA’s path in furthering EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson’s key priority of protecting America’s waters.

Tribal Drinking Water Operator Certification Program: EPA is announcing a voluntary training program

Posted Fri, 2010/08/20 - 8:49am by RCAP

Tribal Drinking Water Operator Certification Program, effective October 1, 2010. The program will enable qualified drinking water operators at public water systems in Indian country to be recognized as certified operators by EPA. This program will provide the benefits of certification to both the public water system operators and the Tribal communities they serve.

New EPA Office of Water website

Posted Fri, 2010/08/20 - 8:38am by RCAP

 On August 12, EPA’s Office of Water (OW) launched its redesigned website, replacing four OW content areas on the EPA website. Information is now organized by topic in a way that should be more straight-forward and useful to visitors. Visitors to the agency site looking for water-related content will be redirected to appropriate pages on the new OW site.

Visit the new Office of Water website

 

EPA seeks public comment on draft of Proposed Revised Total Coliform Rule

Posted Fri, 2010/08/20 - 8:35am by RCAP

Assessments and Corrective Actions Guidance Manual EPA has released a draft of the Proposed Revised Total Coliform Rule Assessments and Corrective Actions Guidance Manual for public review and comment.  The draft guidance manual provides public water systems and primacy agencies with guidance on complying with and implementing the assessment and corrective action requirements of the proposed Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR). 

EPA conducts outreach on Drinking Water Strategy

Posted Fri, 2010/08/20 - 8:15am by RCAP

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will gather feedback on the new drinking water strategy in-person and online. It will present an overview of the Agency’s new Drinking Water Strategy at listening sessions on August 19 to obtain feedback from the public and stakeholders on possible approaches to implementing the strategy.

2010 National Conference Workshop/Session Information

Posted Thu, 2010/08/19 - 2:54pm by RCAP

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Below are the titles and descriptions of the workshops that RCAP offered at the conference (in addition to a whole slate of workshops offered by the Housing Assistance Council). A complete listing of workshops (both RCAP's and HAC's) is in the conference program. 

Water: Good for your body – and your pocketbook

Posted Tue, 2010/08/17 - 1:40pm by RCAP

RCAP says that tap water is:
  • Good: RCAP assists communities to provide clean, healthy water for their residents that is easy to obtain by simply turning on the faucet.
  • Good for you: It is the perfect hydrator for your body and is free of sugar, calories and preservatives. 
And now there’s reason to believe that water from the tap is good for your pocketbook: For example, if you are an average American, you drink more than one can of soda a day.